Sonya Fripps Mayfield
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Results-driven financial professional with 15+ years of experience in the investment industry, specializing in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and back-office operations. Proven leader skilled in optimizing workflows, managing teams, and ensuring adherence to SEC, FINRA, and GAAP standards. Adept at streamlining processes to reduce risk, enhance operational efficiency, and improve reporting accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Client Relations Associate
Investment Partners Services
Newtown, PA
05.2025 - Current
- Provide daily support to senior investment consultants and their client accounts.
- Maintain direct contact and coordinate data flow with corporate headquarters in Savannah, GA.
- Coordinate with investment consultants and clients to develop meeting agendas.
- Communicate details with client administrator, legal counsel, and custody banks.
- Draft, amend, and modify client investment policy statements.
- Communicate necessary steps for asset transfers to clients and monitor transaction stages.
- Prepare asset allocation reports for client meetings.
- Review draft client reports with various departments, communicate changes, and make proactive recommendations to the investment consultants.
- Complete various project-based assignments.
- Develop strong client relationships through proactive communication and support.
- Manage inquiries and resolve issues, enhancing overall client experience.
BACK-OFFICE MANAGER OF OPERATIONS
Chartwell Investment Partners
Berwyn, PA
11.2017 - 05.2025
- Lead back-office operations for a firm managing $12B in AUM, ensuring accurate trade settlements, reconciliations, and cash management
- Manage and mentor a team of operation specialists, reducing operational risk and improving workflow efficiency through targeted training programs
- Optimized trade reconciliation processes, reducing settlement errors and enhancing timeliness in trade affirmation
- Collaborated with front-office teams, custodians, and brokers to resolve trade discrepancies, ensuring smooth post-trade operations
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure adherence to internal controls and industry regulations
- Spearheaded the adoption of performance analytics tools, resulting in X% improvement in reporting accuracy
- Managed cash flow forecasting and fund transfers, maintaining efficient liquidity management
- Prepared detailed reports on operational performance, analyzing and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
FINANCIAL REPORTING SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR
Sonya Fripps, SEIC
Oaks, PA
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Delivered SEC-compliant, audit-ready reports of fund activity, disclosures, and financial statements within strict timelines
- Worked closely with external auditors to support year-end audit processes and address audit findings
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial statements and quarterly investment reports
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, improving internal controls and financial reporting processes.
FINANCIAL REPORTING SPECIALIST II
BNY Mellon Asset Servicing
King of Prussia, PA
07.2006 - 09.2016
- Prepared 18 GAAP-compliant financial statements for Open and Closed-End Funds with over $7.5B in AUM, reflecting financial position and investment performance
- Ensured compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) by preparing and reviewing annual financial statements, NSAR filings, and Form 24F-2
- Collaborated with auditors to ensure accurate documentation and resolve audit findings
- Trained and mentored junior team members, enhancing overall team performance and knowledge of financial reporting standards
- Improved the reporting process, reducing preparation time by 20% while maintaining compliance.
INVESTMENT ACCOUNTANT
BNY Mellon Asset
King of Prussia, PA
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Recorded journal entries for trades, bonds, stocks, and other securities executed by the advisor
- Reconciled investment accounts, ensuring accuracy in daily valuations of portfolios
- Provided daily cash balances to portfolio managers and clients, ensuring liquidity management
- Supported month-end reconciliations, maintaining schedules for year-end audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Peirce College
Philadelphia, PA6.2003
Skills
- Policy and Procedure development
- Financial Reporting & Compliance (SEC, FINRA, and GAAP)
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement
- Portfolio Accounting & Risk Controls
- Trade Settlements, Reconciliations & Cash Management
- Bloomberg, Bloomberg AIM, TradeSuite & Investment Accounting Software
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Senior Client Relations Associate
Investment Partners Services
05.2025 - Current
BACK-OFFICE MANAGER OF OPERATIONS
Chartwell Investment Partners
11.2017 - 05.2025
FINANCIAL REPORTING SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR
Sonya Fripps, SEIC
09.2016 - 11.2017
FINANCIAL REPORTING SPECIALIST II
BNY Mellon Asset Servicing
07.2006 - 09.2016
INVESTMENT ACCOUNTANT
BNY Mellon Asset
11.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Peirce College